do you live more straight?

[PaJ]

So I see questions about previous behavior and how it might affect CHL eligibility. I had an issue pop up when I was getting my Global Entry so was able to deal with it when applying for CHL.

For both GE and CHL, I find I hold myself to a higher personal standard now than I did before because I don't want to lose the privilidge. I don't do drugs but MAY HAVE considered driving when I shouldn't have or brought a few cigars into the country, etc. No way I do that now.

Any one else change or be made more aware of these things since getting a CHL?

[Beiruty]

Once you carry, you need to leave your temper in a deep freezer. The first word of advice, De-escalate and avoid trouble when trouble is following you. 2nd, stay aware and never be in the white zone when the zone is not white.

[tommyg]

When I carry I avoid trouble and and situations that may lead to trouble
more than when I'm not carrying

[The Wall]

I think getting old or older helped more with this than getting my CHL. In my younger years there would have been many days when I wouldn't or shouldn't have carried. It wasn't an issue back then because it wasn't allowed for the most part.

[Scott B.]

I find that idiot drivers don't bother me anymore. They're still idiots, but I acknowledge that and let it go. Although that could be a function of aging. I also don't speed like I used to. The added upside is I probably won't be reporting any cool LEO traffic stop interactions.

Edit - watch me get a ticket tomorrow.

[sugar land dave]

Since I was a child I was always much stronger than others so I could never allow myself the luxury of being unable to control my emotions. That carried over into adult life so I cannot say that I related to such, but I do understand. Doing the right thing is a state of mind you choose or emotions choose for you.

[Wes]

It definately helped me ignore idiots on the road. I used to get so irritated and would try to get back at them. Now I just let it go.

[txglock21]

It definately helped me ignore idiots on the road. I used to get so irritated and would try to get back at them. Now I just let it go.

with THIS-100%.

[WildBill]

I find that idiot drivers don't bother me anymore. They're still idiots, but I acknowledge that and let it go. Although that could be a function of aging. I also don't speed like I used to. The added upside is I probably won't be reporting any cool LEO traffic stop interactions.

Edit - watch me get a ticket tomorrow.

For me, more age than CHL. I found out that if I got upset about drivers or traffic, I was the only one upset. As you said, they still drive like idiots and don't care if I am upset or not.

[RoyGBiv]

For me, the IRS scandal has changed my behavior (re: privacy protection) far more than getting a CHL.

[chasfm11]

I find that idiot drivers don't bother me anymore. They're still idiots, but I acknowledge that and let it go. Although that could be a function of aging. I also don't speed like I used to. The added upside is I probably won't be reporting any cool LEO traffic stop interactions.

Edit - watch me get a ticket tomorrow.

This

Traffic problems in an 11 ton RV are a bit different than in a car. Occasionally someone still gets a dose of the air horn though I understand what an ineffective re-education tool it is. I often think that I'm less likely to find myself in a situation to need my EDC than I would have before my CHL. The learning curve that I've been on since helps me to avoid more places and conditions.

[joe817]

For me, it's an increase of situational awareness, which transfers to driving habits. I've been able to avoid a lot of stupid drivers with an increase of that.

[oohrah]

Drive the speed limit, no more pressing it. Seems I get their just about the same anyway.

If I'm going to have a beer with lunch or wine with dinner, and I'm driving, I leave it at home.

[Oldgringo]

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Any one else change or be made more aware of these things since getting a CHL?

Nope, except for an arrest for possessing beer in a city park in Nashville in '62 and a speeding ticket in Florida in '86, I've always been pretty straight.

[ScottDLS]

Drive the speed limit, no more pressing it. Seems I get their just about the same anyway.

If I'm going to have a beer with lunch or wine with dinner, and I'm driving, I leave it at home.

If you feel the need to leave it at home, you really shouldn't drive either.